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Elmhurst University Healthcare Programs

Elmhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Elmhurst, IL. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Elmhurst University Rankings

Elmhurst University is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#2 of 8	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#4 of 25	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#6 of 15	State — Illinois
College Major Best Value	#7 of 8	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#10 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#11 of 51	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#12 of 77	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#12 of 78	State — Illinois

Where Is Elmhurst University?

Contact details for Elmhurst University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126-3296
Phone:	6302794100
Website:	www.elmhurst.edu/
Admissions:	www.elmhurst.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.elmhurst.edu/admission/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Elmhurst University?

You can apply to Elmhurst University online at: https://www.elmhurst.edu/admission/apply/undergraduate-application/

Elmhurst University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Elmhurst University

These are the things Elmhurst University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Elmhurst University?

Elmhurst University admits 74%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

23% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Elmhurst University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 640. Math scores were between 480 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 990 to 1260. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Elmhurst University ranged between 23 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Elmhurst University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,797	1,931	69%
Women	3,405	2,649	78%

Can I Afford Elmhurst University?

The average net price after aid at Elmhurst University is $21,063. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$42,495
In-State Fees	$460
Out-of-State Tuition	$42,495
Out-of-State Fees	$460
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$42,955
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$42,955

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 19% of students at Elmhurst University receive some form of financial aid (607 students).

About 92% of students at Elmhurst University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,434 per student.

37% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,409.

Student Loan Debt

77% of Elmhurst University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $3,831 per year.

Elmhurst University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 787 students enrolled at Elmhurst University. Elmhurst University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,954 undergraduate students at Elmhurst University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Elmhurst University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	236
Black or African American	171
Hispanic	942
White	1,305
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	88
Non-Resident	118

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Elmhurst University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	471
Michigan	13
Texas	11
California	6
Missouri	6

Additionally, approximately 4.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Elmhurst University Graduate Student Diversity

768 of Elmhurst University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Elmhurst University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Elmhurst University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	56
Black or African American	34
Hispanic	95
White	345
Two or More Races	11
Non-Resident	222

Online Learning at Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,445 undergraduate students at Elmhurst University took at least one online class — of those, 176 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 119 students took at least one online class and 428 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Elmhurst University

The following healthcare majors are available at Elmhurst University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	115	104	—	219
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	42	28	—	70
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	—	24	—	24
Public Health	6	16	—	22
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	3	—	—	3

Academic Programs at Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Elmhurst University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.